Plan Your Visit

This Cathedral was built as an offering to God by the monks who lived here. The music and worship that have been practised here ever since are a continuation of that offering. This is a very special place and we hope you find it a source of blessing, wonder and inspiration.

Visitor Opening Hours & Tickets

Monday to Saturday:
Visitor entry 9.30m - 4.30pm (visitor charges apply)

Sunday:
Visitor entry 12 Noon - 3pm (visitor charges apply)

Please check any changes to opening hours before you visit.

We recommend booking Visitor Tickets and tours in advance.

Services usually take place Monday - Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am & 4pm – everyone is welcome to attend.

Guided Tour Tickets

You can add to your visit with one of our popular Cathedral Tours.

These include Stories of Ely Cathedral Tours, Ground Floor Tours, the world famous Octagon Tower, or the West Tower Experience with fabulous 360 views across the city of Ely and beyond.

For more information, please visit our Tickets and Tours page.

Getting Here

Ely is located in the east of England, just 12 miles north of Cambridge, and is easily accessible by public transport and by car.

By public transport
Ely has many direct rail and bus connections and Ely Cathedral is a 10 minute walk from the railway station.

By road
Main road routes serving Ely include the A10 and A142 (linking with the M11, A1 and A14). Car parking is free of charge in the city centre. Ely Cathedral's post code is CB7 4DL.

Visitor Tickets and Tours

Information for Visitors & FAQs

Christmas Gift and Food Fair 2025

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Octagon Tower Tours

Acknowledged as one of the wonders of medieval engineering, this incredible structure, suspended high over the centre of the Cathedral is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown.

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